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Recovery · Brain
When stress keeps replaying, movement that needs focus can interrupt the loop. Try this 60-second brain-body reset, seated or standing, to ease tension.
June 27, 2026 · 3 min read
Stories · Body
Several TogetherWON athletes ran their first Senior Games races in 2026. Here's why having a goal, race or not, makes training more motivating.
June 20, 2026 · 2 min read
Stories · Brain
Brenda lives with Parkinson's-type symptoms and dementia. See how music, visual cues and simple, one-step instructions help her keep moving.
June 6, 2026 · 4 min read
Nutrition
Calcium, magnesium, potassium, zinc and iron help muscles, nerves and bones work as we age. Here's where to find them in everyday foods, food first.
May 30, 2026 · 2 min read
Brain · Stories
Believing "I can improve" helps older adults start and stick with exercise. What research on self-efficacy and age beliefs shows, and how to build it.
May 23, 2026 · 4 min read
Stories · Body
In 13 blood flow restriction (BFR) sessions, 82-year-old Pat got stronger in every measured category using light weights. Here are his results.
May 16, 2026 · 4 min read
Nutrition
Low appetite, cost, chewing trouble, no time to cook or boredom can make protein hard to get after 60. Practical fixes for each, plus easy protein snacks.
May 9, 2026 · 3 min read
Brain · Recovery
Gardening combines movement, planning, sunlight and purpose. Here's what research says about gardening, stress and dementia risk, and easy ways to start.
April 25, 2026 · 4 min read
Brain · Body
A Nature study found super agers over 80 have more immature neurons in the hippocampus. What that means, and why we train body and brain together.
April 18, 2026 · 2 min read
Recovery
The cyclic sigh is a simple breathing technique that calms your body's stress response. Here's how to do it, what the Stanford study found, and when to use it.
April 4, 2026 · 3 min read
Brain · Body
A 10-year study of women and twins found that stronger legs were linked to sharper thinking a decade later. Here's why, and what it looks like in real life.
March 28, 2026 · 2 min read
Balance
Taking four or more medications is linked to higher fall risk. Which types can affect balance, a quick self-check, and the question to ask your doctor.
March 21, 2026 · 2 min read
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